BIGTRUCK Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Waiting on the clear to cure on Miss Deal I can continue this Ranchero, since I dont really do things stock I thought I would see how far I could get this one down and I was going to use the bed cover which would have made life easy by cutting the tubs out, but I went with side boards ( the mock up close to what I'm looking for)so I had to redo the molded in rearend,plus going with Pegasus Sovereign tire/wheel combo didnt help. Made a windshield visor that actually fit nicer then I thought it would. Small hood scoop, custom tail lights, skirts, long tail pipes,and resin rear bumper. I'm heading towards it being a mild custom shop truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Loks like your plan is coming together nicely!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Definitely following this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I like it. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I like the sideboards. I did much the same thing on an earlier model Ford pick-up and made a sign attached with a Muffler Shop logo on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 I had to eliminate the rear chassis area and redo with flat plastic. The items molded in were in the way of the tail pipes, then added a new gas tank. Went with a resin front bumper/grille and added headlamp visors. All my problems started with these tires and wheels being so deep, but I do like them. The ride height is final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Going to be a cool little custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Great start! This is one of my favorite old kits to play with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said: Great start! This is one of my favorite old kits to play with! I been in this hobby on and off since the 60s and can honestly say I have never built this kit. It can be done many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Looks really good so far. Nice custom touches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Looking real tasty, I liked the tonneau cover better... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Looking real tasty, I liked the tonneau cover better... -RRR The side board pin location gives me the option to use both. Final color will be Pearl Light Red , it looks almost like a very light purple. The silver is just the undercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 7 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said: The side board pin location gives me the option to use both. Final color will be Pearl Light Red , it looks almost like a very light purple. The silver is just the undercoat. I feel better now.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 I love the Light Pearl Red paint on old hotrods like 32 Fords but I never used it on a full interior 60s car and cant seem to find a color combo I'm happy with. I know white works but need to break it up, tried light purple / white, grey /white and buff tan /white. Now its soaking again I want to try body color/ white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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